An act relating to land improvement fraud and timber trespass

This bill strengthens laws against home and land improvement fraud by clarifying what counts as land improvement work, such as driveway construction, tree trimming, and forestry operations. It makes it a crime to knowingly fail to complete contracts worth $1,000 or more, misrepresent facts, use deceptive practices, or charge excessive prices during emergencies. The law also establishes a public registry for convicted contractors and requires those with prior convictions to either work for a new company or post a financial bond of at least $250,000 to continue working. Additionally, the bill adds financial surety requirements for timber trespass cases, ensuring that individuals who commit these offenses must provide financial security before resuming harvesting activities.